New Christian Prayer Thread for February...

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Is it too early to call this the ?early Spring? thread? Wishful thinking?

Praying at this time especially for:
amberlight ? for strength to cope with those who would campaign against those with ASDs; and, in contrast, giving thanks for her work in raising awareness of the needs of people with autism;
BabyBeatrice and her family ? for healing and fortitude as they deal with Beatrice?s illness;
BlackEyedSusan ? for health and strength for her; for an easier time at school for her children; and for her mum to feel more settled;
BlueTinkerbell ? giving thanks for her baby DD; and praying for her as she explores her vocation;
charlottecollinsislost ? for her to know more certainty in her difficult relationship situation;
DoctorAnge ? for health for her little girl;
Dontsteponthemomeraths ? for her DS as he is referred to the community paediatrician; for her ?LM? as he tries to establish contact with his children; for her brother to regain full use of his thumb, following an accident;
DutchOma and Bob ? for health for Bob and for him to feel at ease in his new ; and for Oma to feel supported as she cares for him day-to-day;
FlatsInDagenham ? for the family and friends of her colleague, who died recently; for her SIL who has cancer; and for her brother and their family;
GingerCurl ? for the successful and (relatively) stress-free completion of her thesis;
HaveALittleFaith ? for health and happiness as she nears the end of her pregnancy;
jann2013 ? for her health; for an easier relationship with her ex; and for her to feel accepted at her church following the break-up of her relationship;
Kaykat ? for her and her DS to know peace and happiness as they emerge from an abusive relationship;
MadHairDay - for her continued good health; and for her whole family and their mission, that they will find the resources (financial, practical, spiritual, whatever) that they need to grow and flourish;
PositiveAttitude ? for her mission overseas; and especially for her DD1 who has been going through some tough times and may soon be spending some time abroad with her parents; for happiness for the whole Attitude family; also for PA?s mum who has Alzheimer?s; and prayers of thanks for the birth of PA?s baby great-nephew;
raininginbaltimore ? for healing for her broken foot; for health for her baby girl who has terrible reflux; and for her financial situation to improve;
Roomforalittleone - for her hyperemesis to ease and for her house sale to go through smoothly, easing her family?s financial anxieties;
Teahouse ? for healing following her TVT operation;
waitingtobeamummy ? for her to feel closer to God following a series of difficult situations, and in the meantime for her to feel our prayers supporting her;
...and for all who post on this thread, for those who lurk, for occasional visitors, and for those known to us who are in need of prayer, whether mentioned here or not.

Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers.

It's easy to feel that it is all our fault.

Mary, I'm praying that your dh opens up and that he listens to you and feels able to give you affection when you need it. Also sending more unmunsnetty (((hugs))). So sorry it is so hard for you... :(

Kay...keep hanging in. You're doing so well. Glad you have some support there. Keeping praying.

Welcome plaingirly :) Not heard of any of those either, they sound interesting. I'm always fascinated by the Amish/Memonite lifestyles, have watched some docs on them and read some books (mainly free kindle downloads - fiction) which interest me a lot. Have come across some blogs too. I kind of aspire to something of their anti-consumerism stance and lifestyle...but don't think I could do it!

I'm still quite poorly, so prayers much appreciated. Have run out of abs and getting more tomorrow. Trying not to let it get me down, but things are hard with our work here too atm so things feel hard. However, I really feel God has answered prayers for our dc and their friendships. ds took a long time to settle here and has now made a really good pal which I have been praying for :)

praying for recovery for you mhd. glad to hear that things aare improving for the children.

Praying you get well soon and that the next lot of ABs work, MHD. You've been under the weather now for so long... Wonderful news, though, that your dc are happier, and about ds's friend.

Mary... Do you think he fears that if he encourages you to talk about how you feel you might say that you think it's all his fault (even if you wouldn't, in reality)? Or that he fears that if he encourages you to 'let it all out', you'll expect him to do the same, and he's afraid of doing that? Both those things would freak my dh out quite conclusively! It's also the case that men (generalising horribly now, but I do think it's broadly true) often want to be able to 'fix' things, so you may need to tell him that you are not expecting him to make the situation all OK, but simply to support you - that that helps, even if it may feel to him as if he's not doing anything. Continuing to keep you in my prayers.

Also praying for Kay - hoping that she has got some more joy from the solicitor - and for Jan - hoping that her dd is OK. Praying too for Amber's friends who have cancer , and for Oma and Bob.

how are you doing today mary? prayers.

So much going on!

Praying for Amber's friends, for God to be with them.

Praying for mhd and those lungs to improve on the next lot of antibiotics. Praising God that your children are so much happier though :)

How are things DO? Any progress planning the trip to Holland?

Mary I pray you're improving but that your DH is more supportive.

I've been to see my midwife this morning - she still can't be certain the baby isn't breech! Tricky because its low in the pelvis but there's still a bony something near my bellybutton. I'm waiting for a call to let me know when I'll be going in for a scan!

Thanks for asking Faith. Yes the trip to Holland is all planned, including add-ons to see two MN buddies: One on the way to Holland and one the weekend after I come back. Bob is still not very happy and the stress is very great. I'm having a day off while he is at the hospice, but can't seem to find the energy to do much.
People keep saying:"Are you having any help?" and yes, I do have help, but somehow it doesn't seem to touch where it itches and I'm almost too tired to look forward to the trip. Is it worth the hassle?

just been able to catch up with a read through to update my prayer lists for you all. Sorry for prolonged absence internet is being more miss than hit at the moment, so keeping up with MN threads is proving difficult.

Struggling here for many reasons: heat (40 degrees plus at the moment and only dropping a few degrees at night), work frustrations, homesickness, feeling cut off so much from my old life especially as emails are not getting through and I am feeling abandoned and forgotten by everyone back home, worrying about dd1, finances - lack of!! my one friend I have made here, that I can talk to about anything, has returned back to Ireland for 8 weeks and I am missing having someone to chat with and just be myself with. When you are not fluent in the language it is so hard to make good friends as I spend so much energy processing a conversation that I can't really be myself, IYSWIM.
I am wondering what on earth God has planned for me here and I also confess to feeling very upset about the fact I seem to have been asked to sacrifice so much and I am left thinking "What have sacrificed all that for?" Sorry, that sounds really selfish, but it is just how I am feeling.
Please pray for us!!

PA I think what you are doing is amazing, I can understand the loss of an English speaking friend would hit you hard in that situation. I pray you can get better Internet and receive emails and that something else will fill the gap until your friend returns. I know homesickness too it kind of hits you in waves and I'm not even in a different country so must be worse for you.

I have heard from the solicitor, she said I need to follow the correct procedures even if frustrating, if I don't do it properly I might regret it later on. And I have arranged a CAB appointment. I find it hard to believe I can't get any housing help because I have equity in a property and want to make sure I haven't missed anything. I can see why women feel forced to go back to abusive situations especially if they don't have supportive family or friends.

Oh Kaykat can you not get help with rent? I know a friend sold her property and basically became 'homeless' to get help to rent though.

I can only imagine how hard things are but how you are feeling is only natural. But as others have said so much better, stay strong lovely.

Anyone know how Jan is?

I have a date on Monday with a nice man from ChristianConnections. Eek!!!

From what I've heard I can't get help with rent even though I don't earn enough to pay rent myself because I already own a property. WA said refuge was my only option. But want to ask CAB just to make sure.

Glad to hear there are single Christian men out there of our age although I picture myself as single for a very long time if not for good. Hope Jan and her dd are ok.

It's 3 and a half years on for me. I've had counselling and even had depression and was on ADs for a while.

It's a terrible time you're going through Kay but he knows the plans he has for you. Be kind to yourself right now, one step at a time x

Have been lurking and praying a bit now you're back on my TIO.

I heard from Jan today - she sounds ok, but exhausted. Her dd is poorly now.

I'm off tomorrow on a nearly-three-week holiday with H and our 4 dcs. This has been arranged for ages and includes meeting up with far-flung family, so it couldn't be changed, but under the circumstances (for those who don't know, we are going to separate) could be a bit stressful. Can't remember what I've already said, so sorry if I'm repeating myself, but H has threatened to go on benefits next year, which could put me in a difficult situation financially. On top of that, he also wants to split the childcare 50:50... which is quite a change from the status quo, which is roughly 99:1. Basically, he seems to be trying to show me that my plans (one last year out of work to be there for the dcs) are unreasonable. I hate conflict, but I'm going to have to fight for what I think is best for the dcs.

A lot of men say things like that. I've discovered from the divorce course I help on. He's angry and wants to hurt you.

Try to stick to neutral subjects whilst away if possible and walk away if he's getting angry.

I suspect when the dust settles and with some mediation, things will be ok but you must be so worried.

I think his pride would be too big to go on benefits and I thought you weren't eligible for JSA if you quit. Only if you were made redundant.

Yes, I think you're right, mome, I need to have plenty of patience (esp as he refuses to move out till July!) and wait to see what happens. He is expecting to be made redundant in July. We'll see what happens nearer the time.

Meanwhile, I shall make lots of banal conversation about the weather.

Keeping each of you in prayer

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST for Jan and her dd. As you know dd broke her arm badly (needing an operation) in a soft play area. She spent some time with her dad and his mother who took her into a home where there was flu, which dd caught. She now also has conjunctivitis and has made the plaster on her arm wet, so she needs to go back to hospital. Jan is beyond exhausted. PLEASE PRAY

Praying for jan and family. For energy, for strength, for healing.

Praying for you Charlotte. I don't have much advice to add on top of what's been said but praying that the trip is better than anticipated.

Praying for Jan and her dd. Poor things :(

Praying for you Charlotte, that sounds such a difficult situation, and the holiday sounds stressful - praying it will be a rest for you to some extent.

Praying for Kaykat.

PA, praying for peace for you about all your worries, praying for good new friends you can talk to, praying for dd1.

I was in bed all yesterday, have nasty pleurisy, it's agonizing. I'm close to tears with it all

Thank you Kaykat and MHD for your prayers.

Oh PA you are on again. I started an email, then thought better of it. Glad to see you managed another post. Prayers continuing.

Prayers for everyone... including me... not coping with a situation.

mhd pleurisy sounds vile. Praying for recovery.

Good to see you back PA. Praying for you in your circumstances - remember that you've been placed there but because of that, the enemy will try to make you feel isolated. That just means he's threatened!

Praying the date goes well Mome!

Well great news here - I've been scanned today and confirmed that baby does indeed just have a bony bottom and is head down ready to pop out! :) I am still under the weather - the sniffles have settled on my chest so I have a nasty cough and very sore throat (minor compared to some health issues!) but prayer that it eases would be great!

That's lovely news Faith. Now for the sniffles to go...
I heard from Jan that the plaster has been renewed for dd, but that it was not without its difficulties. She has ointment for the conjunctivitis and is eating better. Let's pray for a peaceful night for them.

Hello everyone. Just had a quick read through and couldn't read and run.

Prayers for:

Jan and her DD, for healing, calm and that they will feel God's love surround them

MHD, for healing and strength

Mary, for the situation that is difficult and strength for you

Kay, for you to feel God's hand directing your path and the knowledge that you will come through this

Charlotte, for the upcoming holiday and for the coming months as you and H separate

Faith, thanks for great positioning of the baby and for these last weeks of your pregnancy.

Mome, for your date!

For DO, PA, TUO, BES and for all others in need of prayer